Texas just became No 1 in the US for most utility-scale solar

For the first time, Texas has bumped California out of the No 1 spot for the most utility-scale solar capacity.

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Musk denies report of new ethics conflict in Tesla/xAI FSD revenue-share scheme

Tesla has considered an arrangement that would license AI models from CEO Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, according to WSJ.

It would be the latest in a number of conflicts of interest that have cropped up related to Musk’s channeling of resources from Tesla, a public company, to xAI, his own privately-held company, though Musk denied the report without reading it.

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Polydrops introduces electric travel trailer with solar panels from Aptera, priced under $40K

A new recreational mobility startup, Polydrops, has recently unveiled its latest model—a solar-electric travel trailer called the P21. This sustainable second home on wheels was designed with comfort and efficiency in mind and features solar technology from Aptera as well as a bunch of other cool features—all for a starting price below $40,000.

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Tesla (TSLA) gains on good numbers coming from China, but is it enough to compensate?

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has gained back some after slipping last Friday seemingly on good sales numbers coming from China.

But is it enough to compensate for the rest of the world?

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BYD launches the new Han EV powered by its latest tech, starting at just $25,000

The new BYD Han flagship sedan has arrived. BYD launched the “Evolved” 2025 Han EV featuring its latest tech and a low starting price of just $25,300 (179,800 yuan).

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Tesla launches hands-free frunk opening

Tesla has launched a new feature that enables owners to open their frunk (front trunk) by simply standing in front of it.

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ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, ‘E-Lixr’

The innovative founders of ARKHAUS, a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Today, the team shared plans for a new electric water taxi service, codenamed “E-Lixr,” to help alleviate urban congestion.

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ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, ‘E-Lixr’

The innovative founders of ARKHAUS, a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Today, the team shared plans for a new electric water taxi service, codenamed “E-Lixr,” to help alleviate urban congestion.

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How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries in the US

It’s a widely held opinion that improving safety in lithium-ion batteries used for electric bikes and e-scooters is generally considered to be a good thing. And yet you may be surprised at why Texas senator Ted Cruz is obstructing a bipartisan bill to improve battery safety in the US. Believe it or not, it largely comes down to a strange culture war over gas stoves.

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Zion becomes first national park with an all-electric shuttle bus service

Zion National Park’s shuttle fleet has become one of the first bus fleets in the US to go all electric, and the first at a National Park.

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